The posting
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Based in Basel, this role sits at the heart of Lonza-s Microbial manufacturing network, driving end-to-end supply planning to ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant delivery of products that support life-changing medicines. This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. What you will get: An agile career path and a dynamic, collaborative work culture An inclusive and ethical workplace where diversity of thought is valued Compensation programs that recognize high performance and impact A competitive salary, plus a comprehensive range of lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits. What you will do: Own and execute the monthly Supply Planning cycle for Microbial operations, ensuring alignment with integrated planning, S&OP, and budget processes Create, maintain, and continuously improve the Supply Plan, including the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and medium-term capacity outlooks Anticipate supply risks and constraints, developing proactive mitigation strategies in collaboration with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Finance Lead supply plan accuracy improvements through KPI definition, tracking, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions Partner with Inventory Management to define and maintain inventory targets, manage new and phase-out materials, and reduce excess and obsolete inventory Ensure supply plans are consistently maintained and utilized in SAP IBP and SAP ECC, driving material, labor, and asset capacity plans Provide functional leadership and oversight of MRP and Scheduling activities, ensuring robust planning parameters and master data governance What we are looking for: Proven experience in Supply Planning / Production Planning, preferably in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or complex manufacturing environments Strong understanding of S&OP, MPS, MRP, inventory management, and capacity planning concepts Hands-on experience with SAP IBP and SAP ECC (or comparable advanced planning systems) Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear decisions and actionable plans Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus across global and cross-functional teams Experience leading planning processes or guiding planners/schedulers, with a continuous-improvement mindset Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field (transferable skills and equivalent experience are welcome) About Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone-s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that-s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you-re ready to help turn our customers- breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
